The Kogi West FGYB Legacy Group, comprising stakeholders from the seven Local Government Areas of the Kogi West Senatorial District, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term in office.
According to a statement by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Olorunfemi Fanwo, the endorsement was made in a communiqué issued at the end of a meeting held in Kabba, Kogi State, on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
The communiqué was jointly signed and read by the Drafting Committee Chairman, Fanwo; the Secretary, Barr. Tanko Mohammed; and a Member, Hon. Shaibu Ipinmisho, on behalf of the group.
The stakeholders unanimously passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu, citing his bold economic reforms, efforts towards energy stability, and massive infrastructural development across the nation.
They pledged over 90 percent of the votes from the Kogi West Senatorial District in future elections in recognition of his people-oriented leadership.
The meeting commended Governor Ododo for his impactful leadership and remarkable achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare delivery, agriculture, youth and women empowerment, and humanitarian development.
The stakeholders particularly lauded the governor’s strategic approach to tackling security challenges across the state, especially in Kogi West, and for fostering peace and stability in all communities.
The meeting applauded the governor for his ongoing and completed projects across the Kogi West Senatorial District.
These include massive projects at Kogi State University, Kabba; the Model Secondary School, Okebukun; and the township road reconstruction projects in Mopa and Ayetoro Gbede.
The stakeholders also commended the take-off of projects at the College of Education (Technical), Mopa.
They expressed deep appreciation for the governor’s personal visits to troubled areas and his efforts in ensuring security in the senatorial district.
The group called on traditional rulers, community leaders, and citizens to support government efforts toward restoring and sustaining peace across Kogi State.
They reaffirmed their unwavering support for the administrations of President Tinubu and Governor Ododo, pledging to mobilize citizens in support of government policies.
The meeting commended security agencies for supporting the governor in maintaining security in the district. Local hunters were also commended for complementing the efforts of security agencies in Kogi West.
The stakeholders resolved that leaders of every LGA in Kogi West should mobilize people to participate in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise and commended the stakeholders’ turnout.
Earlier, during the meeting, the APC Chairman in Kogi State, Hon. Abdullahi Bello, said the party is for progressive people with loyal leaders.
He commended former Governor Yahaya Bello for raising leaders at the grassroots and laying a solid foundation for the incumbent Governor Ahmed Ododo to build upon.
He emphasized that the APC stakeholders’ meeting would strengthen the party in the state and the country at large.
Bello urged members to remain focused and united, and to beware of inexperienced and self-centered politicians.
The APC Chairman commended President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigerians and urged party members to sustain their support for Tinubu and Governor Ododo.
The Commissioners for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones; for Finance and Budget Planning, Hon. Asiwaju Idris; and for Environment and Ecological Management, Hon. Olusegun Joseph — who spoke on behalf of Kabba-Bunu, Yagba East, and Yagba West, respectively — lauded Governor Ododo and President Tinubu’s unprecedented achievements.
The meeting was attended by all commissioners, local government chairmen, assembly members, federal lawmakers, and all former and present political appointees from Kogi West, as well as former Senator Smart Adeyemi.
Other signatories for each of the seven LGAs include: Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly – Lokoja LGA; Cdr. Jerry Omodara (rtd), State Security Adviser – Kabba/Bunu; and Dr. (Mrs.) Folashade Ayoade, Secretary to the State Government – Yagba East.
Others are: Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications – Mopamuro LGA; Engr. Bashir Gegu, Commissioner for Solid Minerals – Kogi LGA; Engr. Olusegun Joseph, Commissioner for Environment and Ecological Management – Yagba West; and Dr. Helen Adeniyi, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology – Ijumu LGA.
